Goose on nest alone

[Mishah]

Hi. I'm new and have a question. There have been a pair of Canadian geese at our pond for a month. In the past week a nest was made and momma has been on it. In the past 2 days I have not seen the male anywhere. I know usually they will watch over the female. Will the female be able the raise the babies on her own without the male protector? Thanks in advance for your answers!

 

[drumstick diva]

I have observed that too but, if you can keep on eye on them long enough in the day, you will see the male appear with her. Seems to watch the nest while mama takes a break
and finds something to eat. They are generally fantastic parents,& ferocious, that's why there is such an overpopulation of them.

Whereas ducks don't really do anything to protect their young, and most of them perish to accidents(when they wander away) or as fast meals for all number of predators

 

[nj2wv]

Welcome to BYC !!

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC! You might also want to post in the Goose forum about yours https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/47/geese

 

[NickyKnack]

Hello!

Welcome to BYC and the coop! There's a lot of great peeps here! Feel free to ask lots of questions. But most of all, make yourself at home. I'm so glad you decided to joined the BYC family.

 

[Mishah]

I have observed that too but, if you can keep  on eye on them long enough in the day, you will see the male  appear with her.  Seems to watch the nest while mama takes a break
and finds something to eat.  They are generally fantastic parents,& ferocious,  that's why there is such an overpopulation  of them. 

Whereas ducks don't really do anything to protect their young,   and most of them perish to accidents(when they wander away) or as fast meals for all number of predators

Thank you so much for your reply. Have a great day!

 

[Mishah]

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Hello and Welcome To BYC! You might also want to post in the Goose forum about yours https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/47/geese[/quote. Ok. Will do. Thanks.

 

[BantamLover21]

I'm glad you joined our "flock!"

X2 on drumstick diva's advice.

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!